The sample lady at TJ’s was giving out tiny cups filled with this fruit-and-cheese duo at last weekend. Connor took two bites and said, “Mama, this is the good-est cheese ever!”
Have you had Asian pears before? They look like apples, but they aren’t. I grew up eating different varieties of them. I think they taste like regular green pears, except they’re crunchier, slightly grainier and slightly more watery… Waterier? And they’re usually a bit sweeter too. The skin is also thicker than regular pears, which I don’t mind, but Connor likes it better when I peel them for her and serve them with the “good-est” cheese, also known as “creamy Toscano,” which TJ’s describes like so: “Trader Joe’s Toscano Cheese combines the robust, nutty characteristics of aged Parmesan with a creamy farmstead Cheddar — a particular profile that allows for maximum fromage flavoring.”
Man, that sounds good, doesn’t it? ? AND IT IS.
Asian pears are all over the place right now. The one I got is a Korean pear, and it’s almost as big as a grapefruit!
We may or may not have eaten the entire thing in one sitting!
I also found this three-pack of Nansui Japanese pears for five bucks at Target.
If you run into one of those Korean pears, you have to try it! Ideally, with cheese. ?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
I like Asian pears better than regular pears, less mushy. And good for Connor Claire for branching out into the cheese world!
I don’t like regular peers, but I love apple with creamy cheese!
I’ll eat anything with an Asian Pear–love them! Crisp, juicy, lightly sweet–they’re one of my favorite fruits. They go with a lot of different cheeses, but my favorite combination is Asian Pear with a good Manchego.
Pears and cheese are such a great combo. Happy to see that Connor is expanding her palette for interesting flavors. I need to stop by TJ’s because the Asian pears at my regular market are almost $4 each! Eeek!
I know, they are SO expensive, but so, so good. Connor looooooves cheese, and she’ll typically be willing to try new flavors, as long as they’re not too stinky. 🙂
Happy Friday, by the way!
I like regular pears better but what a great snack idea! Protein and fruit.
YES! The cheese takes it to the next level. If you can try the toscano. It really does compliment the sweet taste of pears.
Happy FRIDAY!!!!
We don’t often see Asian pears here in England, but I have had them and enjoyed them in the past. We make over 700 varieties of cheese here so I’m spoilt for choice when it come to cheese and pear pairings! Can’t beat a piece of ripe Barkham Blue served with a juicy ripe Conference pear. Yum!